Selection panel for a beverage dispensing device

a beverage and selection panel technology, applied in the direction of identification means, lighting and heating apparatus, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the readability of the identification label, the source(s) does not enable a very homogeneous label illumination, etc., and achieves the effect of convenient movement and easy pulling

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-22
SOC DES PROD NESTLE SA
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The patent is about a machine that prevents spots on a product label caused by direct light from a light source. The light source is positioned so that it doesn't directly impact the label. The machine also has a smooth surface or a rough surface that scatters the reflected light from the label. The front window of the machine allows for easy access to the labels for replacement. The machine also has a handle for easy movement of the reflector means. These technical features improve the appearance of the labeling system and prevent damage to the labels.

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This arrangement of the light source(s) does however not enable a very homogeneous label illumination and frequently the customer or user may observe a ‘spot’ of light on a particular zone of the label.
Moreover, the readability of the identification label may be negatively affected.

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[0061]FIG. 1 relates to a front view of a beverage preparation machine 20 comprising a selection panel 1 according to the present invention. The selection panel 1 comprises a front window 2. The front window preferably comprises a plurality of display zones 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f. In the respective display zones of the panel, product information labels 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f are arranged. On the labels product information such as for example a product name or product sign is preferably imprinted. By means of illumination means to be further described below, an illumination of the respective display zone and thus, of the product information label arranged within the respective display zone is enabled.

[0062]The respective product information labels 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f indicated in FIG. 1 may be formed by a single label sheet.

[0063]Adjacent to the respective display zones 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, buttons 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f are arranged for enabling a consumer or user to cho...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to A selection panel (1) for a beverage dispensing device comprising a front window (2) having at least one display zone (3a) designed for displaying a product information label, at least one light source for illuminating the product information label arranged in the display zone (3a) of the front window (2), a reflector means (6) designed for reflecting the light emitted by the light source towards the display zone (3a) of the front window (2), wherein the light source is arranged outside of the contours of the respective display zone (3a).

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a dispensing device for liquid comestibles having a selection panel for displaying product information. In particular, the invention relates to a selection panel comprising an enhanced illumination arrangement for the displayed product information.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Beverage dispensing devices for preparing a liquid comestible such as coffee, tea, soup or the like are well known in the prior art. Beverage dispensing devices are also known which are designed for preparing and serving a multitude of different beverage-types among which the user or consumer may choose. In order to obtain such choice between different beverages or products to be prepared by the device, a user interface is usually provided at the dispensing device.[0003]A known way of providing information and enabling a selection of a desired beverage type to be prepared by the dispensing device is the provision of a dedicated area or information zone which ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G09F23/06F21V3/00B67D1/08F21V7/00G09F13/18G09F3/20
CPCG09F23/065G09F13/18G09F3/201B67D1/0877F21Y2115/10F21V3/00G09F2013/145G09F2013/222F21V7/0083
InventorREUST, ALEXISGIRAULT, OLIVIERBACHTOLD, ROMAN
OwnerSOC DES PROD NESTLE SA